misson Statement
To preserve and optimize curricular opportunities for all students in music, and to support and enhance music experiences for all students in the Beacon City School District.
Our goals
Beacon Advocates for Music (B.A.M.) is a non-profit group founded to support and enhance band programs throughout the Beacon City School District. Organized and run on an all-volunteer basis, BAM’s core mission is to complement the efforts of the various Beacon City band and chorus programs and their dedicated teachers and support staff through fundraising, logistical support, and positive encouragement. Funds raised would contribute to a range of items, including, but not limited to: drinks and snacks at events; t-shirts and uniforms; enrichment programs (e.g. concerts or camps); and travel expenses not covered by the district.
who we support
The Booster Club will support existing band programs, including: Forrestal Elementary School Fifth Grade Band; Glenham Elementary School Fifth Grade Band; Sargent Elementary Fifth Grade Band; South Avenue Elementary Fifth Grade Band; Rombout Middle School Sixth Grade Band; Rombout Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Band; and the Beacon High School Band. It will also help to develop band “feeder” programs at the elementary school level.
We believe that a great band program strengthens the physical, mental, and spiritual lives of participating students. Properly supported, it can also serve as a focal point of community pride.